It's been absolutely fine for the last two years until tonight when I needed towed home! All filters were replaced about three months ago, new lift pump last year (2013). Engine is standard 300tdi 1995.
Engine died on way home from work at a roundabout, restarted OK and managed another 5 miles on fast roads before cutting out again when I slowed at a junction. Resarted with a bit of cranking but got progressively worse, finally only managing 20metres between each time it stopped. Daughter No1 highly amused by all of this! Now won't even run long enough to move it in the drive in low box. Ticks over but as soon as any load it cuts out.
Thinking it must be fuel related, lift pump failure? dodgy filter? Working tomorrow but will test lift pump and try new filter on Monday in the daylight.
Is there something else I am missing?
Cheers,
Martin.